Echo Power Pruner PPT-2400 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING, SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
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Power Pruner
TM
MODEL
PPT-2400

Echo Power Pruner PPT-2400 Specifications

General

Brand	Echo
Model	Power Pruner PPT-2400
Category	Pole Saw
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information and Symbols

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

Explains safety alert symbols like DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and other important notes.

Guide Bar, Saw Chain, and Personal Safety

Guide Bar and Saw Chain Safety

Covers warnings about non-approved parts, striking objects, and operating with a dull chain.

Physical Condition Requirements

Protective Gear: Eye, Face, Head

Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Operation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Electrical Hazard Warnings

DANGER: Warning about high voltage electricity in overhead wires.

Ventilation and Exhaust Warnings

Operation Area and Techniques

Operational Safety Practices

Covers clothing, hot surfaces, grip, stance, operating location, and moving the unit.

Kickback Prevention

WARNING: Kickback Hazards and Control

Warns that kickback can cause loss of control and injury; emphasizes firm grip and awareness.

Kickback Causes and Avoidance

Explains causes like tip contact or pinching and advises cutting only wood.

Extended Use Health Considerations

Vibration and Cold Exposure Effects

Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) Prevention

Assembly Instructions

Cutting Attachment to Shaft Tube Installation

Step-by-step guide on how to connect the cutting attachment to the shaft tubes.

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

Safety Precautions for Adjustment

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire and wear gloves before servicing the saw chain.

Chain Tensioning Procedure

Instructions on loosening nuts, adjusting the tensioner screw, and tightening securely.

Fueling and Preparation

Fuel Requirements and Mixing Ratios

Details petrol grade, octane, oil type, and correct 50:1 mixing ratios for the engine.

Safe Fuel Handling and Storage

DANGER: Emphasizes extreme care with flammable fuel, proper mixing, and storage guidelines.

Lubrication System Maintenance

Automatic Oiler Operation and Filling

Instructions for filling the oil reservoir with quality oil and notes on discharge volume.

Adjusting Automatic Oiler Volume

Operation and Starting

General Operation Warnings

Covers ventilation, hazards, hot surfaces, and ensuring proper equipment use.

Starting Cold Engine Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for starting a cold engine, including choke and purge bulb use.

Engine Starting and Stopping

Starting Warm Engine

Stopping the Engine

Air Filter and Fuel Filter Maintenance

Air Filter Service

Fuel Filter Replacement

Spark Plug and Cooling System Maintenance

Spark Plug Service and Adjustment

Cooling System Cleaning

Exhaust System and Cylinder Maintenance

Spark Arrester Screen Service

Cylinder Exhaust Port Cleaning

Carburetor Adjustment

High Altitude and General Adjustments

Idle Speed and Throttle Transition

Saw Chain Filing

Chain Filing Tools and Safety

Saw Chain Sharpening Procedure

Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Engine Cranking and Starting Issues

Troubleshooting chart for problems related to engine not starting or starting hard.

Engine Running and Performance Issues

Troubleshooting chart for issues like engine dying or poor acceleration.

Long Term Storage

Storage Preparation and Procedures